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period for 5 days.... gone for 2 days, and returned??

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lunarx · 20/02/2006 08:31

has this happened to anyone else? (or on a regular basis?) its the first time it's happened to me. my periods are regular (every 28-30 days) and are usually 5-7 days long. (and heavy and crampy )

i just dont want to be worried about something that could be nothing and then call in to see my gp for nothing!

thanks!

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angelcake99 · 21/02/2006 00:31

Im going through this myself at the moment, for the past two months. My Gp told me it was likely my hormones and if it carried on a second month to go back and they would do some tests. I am currently taking some multi vitamins(magnesium and b vits) to hopefully sort hormones out. I was told that if i went on the pill for a month it might kick start my body into being more regular. Hope that helps

Gingerbear · 21/02/2006 00:53

Me. Spotting for 2 days, then nothing for 2-3 days, then really heavy for 5 days. Had it for several months, brassed off and going to see Doc on Friday.

Gingerbear · 21/02/2006 01:25

Sh*t! Don't google for heavens sake!
I have everything from an ectopic pregnancy, hypothiroidism PCOS to Endometriosis!

MrsBigD · 21/02/2006 09:44

lunarx,

you're not alone

I used to have dreadful periods before babies.

Now it's changed to day 1 spotting, days 2-3 I want to die, days 4-5 nothing, days 6+ spotting. I think my hormones are a bit unbalanced, but I'm not too worried.

btw last baby was 18 months ago and I'm end 30's ... maybe it's an age thing?

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lunarx · 21/02/2006 09:55

i definitely did not google this... i think if it happens again next month i will call the GP about it... i hope he won't suggest going on the pill as me and the pill do not get along!

thanks ladies...

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pebblemum · 21/02/2006 09:58

Im a bit like at the mo. Im normally quite regular and only bleed for about 4 days but I missed my first period of the year, panicked until had neg pg result and my next one arrived on time. Although this one was heavy and long (7 days) i thought it was ok and making up for the missed one. Now however i am not so sure. I seemed to stop for a few days but for the pass week I have been bleeding slightly every day and getting mild cramps. Never had this before and getting really fed up. I am on the pill and take it regularly.

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